LAKELAND, FL — A report of a suspicious package at the Publix cooperate office prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple agencies, emphasizing public safety and caution.
The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) collaborated with Polk County Fire Rescue HazMat, the Tampa Bomb Squad, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assess the package. Specialized resources were deployed, and LFD personnel assisted the HazMat team by maintaining readiness for rapid intervention and decontamination operations.
Following comprehensive testing and evaluation, authorities determined the package posed no hazard. The scene was declared safe and cleared without incident.
This response underscores the value of interagency partnerships and the critical need to treat any unusual or suspicious item with utmost precaution. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: LAKELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
